After Myles Garrett’s trade request and an All-Star Game, what does Mock Drafts guess about Browns’ No. 2 pick?

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Browns were at the heart of the NFL universe this week, despite not being one of the teams playing in the Super Bowl 59.

On Monday, Miles Garrett made an earthquake shift, publicly demanding a round of New Orleans radio queues ahead of the massive game.

For Cleveland, it’s not that big.

The Browns have declared they are not considering a Star Edge Rush deal, but that is a request that unmistakably changed things from draft analysts, and the fact that the All-Star Showcase for the Shrine Bowl and Senior Bowl has ended Combined with.

That being said, four main names draft analysts were dumped second overall by the Browns.

Abdul Carter, Ed, Pennsylvania

Suddenly, Carter is the most popular option for the Browns.

Considered the best pass rush in this class, Carter ended 2024 with 12 sacks, four passes defended in 2024, and two forced fumbles.

In combination with Garrett or as an alternative, he helped maintain Cleveland’s pass rush.

“The Carter’s Burst is the fastest edge rushers in this year’s class, comparable to what you see from the first team All-Pro Myles Garrett, four times throughout his professional career,” says NFL.com’s Cynthia Frelund is writing. “When Garrett stays in Cleveland, these two talents form a very average combo. Otherwise, Carter will at least help keep the Browns’ pass rushing horrible.”

The Pro Football Network also went with Carter, saying, “Carter can quickly intervene as Garrett’s heir. He shows incredible athleticism and speed from the edge. Carter attacks. It creates pressure with a burst of force and powerful pursuit.

“He’s not a bulldozer Cleveland has become accustomed to, but he’s developing a more and more impressive kind of pass-rush move.”

Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado

Hunter was also one of the more popular options for the Browns in previous mock drafts.

Matt Miller of ESPN writes what we have been speculating for a long time. Don’t expect the Browns to take the quarterback on the No. 2 just because they need one Browns. There are other ways they can proceed to meet that need.

“The Browns face questions about the future of quarterback Desshaun Watson, so it’s logical to think they’ll all be in passersby here, but given the money they’ve committed in that position, Cleveland said. , not a lock to draft QBs. Instead, the Browns may go with the most dynamic players in the draft.

“Hunter was surprised to win the Heisman Trophy. He found time to pick four passes at cornerback, catching 96 passes for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns. He played FBS high 1,458 snaps “There’s an ongoing debate about which position he should play in the NFL, but the Browns need help in receivers and corners.”

Come Ward, QB, Miami

Just like a few weeks ago, it’s Ward, not Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders that’s pop-up in the Cleveland mock draft.

Mason Cameron of Pro Football Focus actually leaves Titan to take Carter to number one and grab both QBSs for the Browns.

“After reassessing Achilles, Desshaun Watson is expected to miss the entire 2025 season,” Cameron wrote. “And even if he’s on track with recovery, his limited availability (he’s got 22 starts since signing his contract in 2022) and lack of consistent production (he’s one (Attacked a pass grade of over 80.0 in only one game); the Browns seek his replacement.

“Ward, who led FBS with a passing grade of 91.7 in 2024, was able to provide a new start for Cleveland desperately to provide the needs at quarterback.”

Mason Graham, DL, Michigan

The group’s Shockers come from Ryan Wilson of CBS Sports. CBSSports has Graham and the Browns who once again strengthen their interior D-line.

This has primarily to do with the location where Graham ranks among deep D-line classes, Wilson writes.

“My comp for Mason Graham in the summer was Christian Wilkins,” he said. “My co-host on Rick Spielman, the podcast “In The First Pick,” took that one step further and said Quinnen Williams. Wherever you land, Graham is a special talent with deep defensive line class headlines. ”